CAUT Bulletin (Vol 61 | No 1 | January 2014)

This issue of the Beacon is about Fair Employment Week and the nature of work as a contract academic staff member. Working as a part-time academic instructor, or in a limited term position, or with a less than 12 month appointment is a problem for all of us. Read more here Beacon vol 3 issue […]

“Silence of the Labs” Scientists across the country are expressing growing alarm that federal cutbacks to research programs monitoring areas that range from climate change and ocean habitats to public health will deprive Canadians of crucial information.    

Implication of Arbitration for the StFX AUT   On February 8, the StFX Administration suggested “Final Offer Arbitration” to resolve the ongoing strike atStFX. While the AUT recognizes that any form of arbitration can have advantages (e.g. quick resolution,minimize third party harm to the student), the intent of this leaflet is to explain what arbitration […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2013 The strike at St. Francis Xavier University may be over. After a marathon bargaining session yesterday, negotiators for the Association of University Teachers (AUT) and University administrators have reached a tentative agreement. The full AUT Executive met this morning to carefully consider the offer, and has unanimously recommended it […]

MEMBER UPDATE #3 February 13, 2013 After a marathon bargaining session today, the Chief Negotiators for the StFXAUT & StFX are taking the results of the meetings to their respective parties for consideration. The full AUT Executive will meet in the morning. Stay tuned for further updates tomorrow. You can follow ongoing developments in the […]

From: Lucie Lequin Sent: 13 February 2013 17:10 To: StFX AUT Subject: Support from CUFA Dear Peter, The Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA) sends its strong support to all colleagues at St. Francis Xavier University.  The CUFA Council approved a donation for your cause. The cheque is on its way. In solidarity, Lucie Lequin CUFA […]

From: TUFA Sent: 13 February 2013 16:14   To:  StFX AUT Subject: Support for St. FX faculty   Dear Colleagues,   The TUFA Executive Committee voted earlier today to contribute additional funds for your campaign to secure a fair collective agreement.  Following on the heels of last week’s donation we’re preparing a second cheque and […]

From: UBC-FACA President Date: 13 February, 2013 1:06:43 PM AST To: StFX AUT Subject: Support for St. FX Faculty Reply-To: UBC-FACA President     Dear Peter,   The Executive Committee of the UBC Faculty Association voted yesterday to write a letter of support and send a cheque to you and your colleagues at St. Francis […]